I remember coffee and a piece of pie for a quarter and a gallon of gas for 17 cents. During a 'gas war', I believe it went even lower but 17 was the least I paid regularly.

I once switched to Raleigh cigarettes in order to get their stamps.

The lowest wage I ever got: In Virginia, $7.00 per a 5-day week for helping in a woman's house up the road- and the money went to my parents. The woman was outraged when I used the 'colored' man's hand towel.

I remember a pack of gum for 5 cents. I was totally nonplussed when it increased in price. It never had, in my memory.

I don't remember Smilin' Ed, but I do remember Smilin' Jack, in Dick Tracy. He was so good looking they never showed his face.

Ya didn't color lard- that was oleomargarine. I understand it was the dairy industry that won legislation that forbade ready-mixed, butter-colored spread.